Cheap flights to El Salvador from C$ 171

The flight to El Salvador from Canada takes approximately 5h for nonstop service from Toronto to El Salvador. Flight duration for average one-stop flights that have layovers in various U.S. cities will be between 7h 10m-12h 5m, depending on stopovers and other factors. Indirect service does afford cheaper ticket prices with El Salvador travel deals, although some stopover flights could easily take up to 20h or more in total flight and travel time. Flights are available out of all major Canadian cities, with the origin and destination ultimately determining total flight time from Canada to El Salvador.

Nonstop service to El Salvador from Canada is offered through Toronto’s Pearson International Airport (YYZ). There are a total of five direct flights each day, available from Air Canada. Indirect service is available with flights out of Edmonton, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, and other major Canadian cities, with all flights into the country landing at El Salvador International Airport. Other airlines offering flights include Delta, United, and American Airlines, with all service going to San Salvador.

In El Salvador, registered taxis are readily available in big cities. Tourists are advised only to use cars that have an “A” on the licence plate which designated that it is registered. Unregistered cabs are not reliable and can cost a small fortune. Acacya Taxis and Acontaxis are the popular choices in San Salvador. The country does have a solid highway network, but roads are often difficult to travel and city streets can be impossible, so most non-locals will choose to hire a driver rather than rent a car they have to drive themselves. There is a city bus network and trains are available with service to all major towns, but the networks aren’t great and the buses can be crowded.

El Salvador is known for being the Land of Volcanoes. It is also the only country that does not offer a Caribbean Sea coastline in Central America. Many people enjoy getting to know the locals and the cuisine, including authentic pupusas that can be found throughout the country. Tourists can enjoy visiting the Los Ausoles geysers, Ruta de la Flores, the Juayua Food Festival, and the Parque Nacional El Imposible. Also popular among tourists in the country are Ataco, Barra se Santiago, Santa Ana, the city sights of San Salvador, and the Parque Nacional Los Volcanes.

Flying from Canada to El Salvador requires a passport. Passports must not expire for at least six months after you intend to leave the country. Canadian nationals do not need a visa for tourism or business travel. Upon arriving in El Salvador, tourists will need to purchase a tourist card that is valid for a period of 30 to 90 days, depending on the decision of local officials at your time of arrival. This is a mandatory requirement for anyone flying into El Salvador International Airport.

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to El Salvador on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Arajet is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to El Salvador.

San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in El Salvador. One-way flights to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport typically cost C$ 93, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 206.

A round-trip flight to El Salvador will typically cost around C$ 243, however they can be found for as little as C$ 150.

For those looking to save time traveling to El Salvador, Toronto offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 0 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Quality Hotel Real Aeropuerto is the closest property to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport (1.6 km away from San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport).